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I think the marketing department liked the Maverick definition of " behaving differently from what is usual or expected" vs. the Ranchero definition of being "one who owns or works on a ranch". Considering they are built in Mexico, we're lucky they didn't name it the "Burrito". You can call...

I often refer to current model vehicles as a cellphone with wheels, as especially in the 25 Mav Hybrid, the truck has almost as many apps...

@Darryl Amazing when the timing works like that. Those moments are very few and far between. BTW - You should have gotten the "I could have but didn't do the "I told you so" award. I wonder if the event changed his behavior, but at least it did on that F-250, as park became only a...

In the case of the Maverick, it appears (somewhat muddy I'd add) that their HF55 transmission is primarily (exclusively?) used in its manufacturer, so unlike the '96 models cars stealing limited transmissions in your example, building at least the eCVT Mavericks won't impact production of the F...

In AZ we still get regular "Darwinian Events". It's not just the event itself, it requires "willing participants". Sadly, these do not seem to be lacking.

No courtesy note on mine, but it had 150ish miles on the clock. The config I wanted was in the hard to get supply category, and they had to drive it from another dealer they traded with. Not a problem. They told me up front. They didn't leave a speck of taco debris in the interior. :wink:

The easy fix is going back to stock as @Angmar found out. As he noted " This is not a coincidental sensor failure. " Cold Air snake oil systems primarily increase your top speed by making your wallet lighter. The stock air intake is already up front, the intake doesn't cool the air. It's...

I never drove a Ford Escape, but I made a suggestion that a lock press on the rotating shifter knob would eliminate most of the inadvertent shift changes. Feedback was mostly nope on that. It's all up to Ford, and they don't seem inclined..

They are not really controlled, more like occasionally guided...

I've never had a car that would prevent you from shifting into neutral... ;) I don't think it would be a good idea to prevent that. I assume your point would be to make the shift more obvious than an inadvertent rotation of the dial. Maybe a good idea, but I doubt that's going to happen...

Ah yes, the good old days when you could look under the hood and actually do something to get the car running again... How about a points file.. I found one in my toolbox the other day. ;)

I didn't build the car, I just drove it. Equipment specifications were mentioned in passing by the former owner. At the time I needed wheels, and the guy selling it needed some cash. Since I don't have a time machine to go back and ask for details that I didn't care that much about or verify...

My 2025 was built in November and no Ford badge where you saw it. It seems like Ford wasn't keeping it a secret they manufacture the Maverick, so it's not like they are letting the cat out of the bag by putting on a windshield sticker.. ;)

Being smart is a survival instinct. Your Maverick is counting on you! Being pushed off the road could happen as well. With running water you can seldom see how deep it is. Like in your case, the water may also be hiding a major problem. Had you not "chickened out" this thread might be...

Car windshields are typically two glass layers with a plastic layer between them. That's called laminated glass. Acoustic glass adds an extra layer that acts to reduce sound transmission. The glass itself isn't different.

I agree. In a modern car with LOTS of electronics that get replaced rather than repaired, a warranty can save you a lot, and the warranty cost is likely to increase.

You didn't "chicken out" - you were smart. The problem with crossing running water is you don't know how deep it is, or what condition the road is in, or in your case, if there is ANY road. When I lived in Phoenix, there was an overflow wash that crossed at road level, but the road dipped at...

The law is called the 'Stupid Motorist Law". It applies when a driver goes around barricades or road closed signs when the road is flooded. If the driver gets stuck, they get to pay for the rescue effort, typically ~ $2,000 + towing.

That happened to a friend of mine. Went into a deep puddle when a storm drain got plugged and his Chevy did just that. Sucked water into the air intake and it killed the engine. Truck was totaled by insurance.

Interesting. Thanks for your post. I didn't know Granger was the Ford plan. I learn something every day. I looked it up. In looking at the plans, it says "your coverage begins from your vehicle’s original in-service date and mileage". It's also stated that after 30 days of coverage, a...